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Head of Legal & Compliance Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time OverviewA fast-growing, venture-backed financial technology company is seeking an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions as the business scales. Operating in a highly regulated financial services environment, the company is building critical infrastructure supporting modern payment flows and next-generation financial products. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a legal executive who can balance regulatory rigor with commercial velocity. The position is fully onsite and reports directly to the executive leadership team. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the company’s primary legal and compliance leader, advising senior leadership on regulatory, commercial, and governance matters.Design, implement, and oversee compliance programs covering payments, AML/KYC/KYB, sanctions screening, fraud, and financial crime obligations.Lead compliance efforts related to bank partnerships, money transmission requirements, and related regulatory frameworks.Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and external advisors.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology, vendor, and strategic partnership contracts.Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to provide risk-based legal guidance on new products and features.Oversee data privacy, information security, and cybersecurity legal considerations.Build and scale internal legal and compliance processes, policies, training, and controls.Manage and coordinate outside counsel efficiently.Qualifications10 years of legal and/or compliance experience in fintech, payments, banking, or other regulated financial services environments.Strong working knowledge of U.S. financial services regulation, including AML/KYC, payments compliance, and regulatory examinations.Prior experience engaging directly with regulators and financial institution partners.Proven ability to build legal and compliance infrastructure in high-growth or startup environments.Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (or eligibility for in-house registration).Ideal Candidate ProfilePragmatic, business-oriented legal leader with a builder’s mindsetComfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentCollaborative partner to technical and non-technical teamsHigh integrity, ownership mentality, and strong attention to detailCompensationCompetitive base salaryMeaningful equity participationComprehensive benefits package

Broadgate are partnering with a global reinsurance business who are looking for an experienced Head Of Compliance to join the business in the US as the result of a period of growth. This role can be remote for the right individual but would require travel to both New York and Florida.Specific ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the US Compliance Universe (e.g., applicable federal and state laws and regulations) and ensuring that they are appropriately reflected within the Group Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool with appropriate policies and procedures in place.Actively promote and instill awareness of all Group and US regulatory requirements, including conduct, within the business.Support the US business-wide Horizon Scanning process including proactive monitoring of regulatory and legal developments in close coordination with the US Legal team.Where new and changing regulations and laws are identified, lead the provision of impact assessments, gap analyses, and guidance notes on any consultation papers through to final implemented guidelines.Ensure that where there are changes identified which are implemented at a Group level, support the communication with US stakeholders, overall roll-out, and US implementation. Work closely with the Group Change Management team as required.Responsible for management and oversight of all US regulatory filings within the Group GRC tool, reporting, managing, and ensuring that all are identified and submitted on a timely basis. This involves close collaboration with the US Legal team.Support an annual business-wide Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) process for all US entities. The purpose of the CRA is to have a clearly articulated Company Risk Profile (for all regulated and non-regulated entities), which identifies and measures the associated compliance risk. The CRA supports development and implementation strategies for mitigating material compliance risks (supports Group Supervision Rules 2011). The CRA includes a risk profile outlining the purpose, financial condition, and performance of each entity to understand the compliance risk profile. Work alongside the other jurisdictional Heads of Compliance to ensure these risk assessments are conducted in a consistent manner.Provide advice to the business on corporate policies, procedures, codes, and frameworks which support the compliance risk management framework. Identify where training needs are relevant and work in conjunction with Compliance Operations to deliver a robust compliance training program.Responsible for regular communications to the US Executive and Boards, Risk Committee, or other governance bodies on all compliance matters.What You Will Bring7 years of legal and compliance experience working in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry, with a combination of in-house and law firm experience strongly preferred.Law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and current good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state preferred but not essential.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare presentations and board reports appropriate to various audiences.Proven ability to build strong partnering relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to challenge, negotiate with, influence, and persuade stakeholders at all levels.Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex business or regulatory issues.